The Friends of the Ryerson & Burnham Libraries was formed in 1983 to bring together collectors and enthusiasts of books, libraries and scholarship, and encourage private book collecting.

The Friends foster interest in and support for The Ryerson & Burnham Libraries and its programs—acquisitions, conservation/preservation, exhibitions and publications—and attract gifts and bequests to strengthen the research collections of the Libraries.

Member Activities Include:

• Previews of books exhibitions with related lectures 
  
  
• Special viewing of the rare book collections and archives 
  
  
• Behind the scenes tours of the Libraries
  
  
• Programs on conservation and preservation
  
  
• Visits to special collections in Chicago

Upcoming Events

• On Thursday, November 19, in Classroom 3 of the Ryan Education Center in The Modern Wing, see selected archival treasures and hear Glasser and Rosenthal Archivist Bart Ryckbosch discuss rarely seen artifacts of the Art Institute's storied past. This Friends of the Libraries program is free, but registration is required at 312-443-3671.
  
  

Join Now

• Please contact the Ryerson & Burnham Libraries Office at (312) 443-3671 or complete the attached form.